Over my career, I have worked on dozens of kitchen renovations. Some involved complete demolition and replacement, and others just needed a “refresh.” Recently, I worked with a couple of clients to complete smaller kitchen projects. Soon, I will work on a few larger ones, so it seems like a good time to share the … Read more
This blog post was inspired by a conversation I had with a client a few days ago. She and her husband have been working on a DIY reno of their house for months and months and months . . . However, they did hire a cabinet company to design and install their kitchen. Good news. … Read more
The Friday before last, I spent the entire day with a close family member, helping him declutter a kitchen stuffed to the brim. It was long overdue. We “refreshed” the kitchen a few years ago, installing a new countertop, sink, faucet, and backsplash. We also repainted. It made such a huge difference. At the time, … Read more
You may have heard of Universal Design. This method employs barrier-free design principles for the intergenerational use of any space. Universal Design evolved from Accessible Design, a process that addresses the needs of people with disabilities. However, Universal Design addresses the needs of all people. There are some great ideas for employing Universal Design when organizing your … Read more
In 1950, the average size of a family home was approximately 1,000 square feet. By 1970, it had increased to 1,500 square feet and to 2,200 square feet by the year 2000. In 2023, it was just over 2,400 square feet. So, the question is, how much room does one person really need? If we … Read more